Spazzy Nurse

Spazzy Nurse RN

Mental Health, MI/CD, Neurology

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  1. "Private" CPNE workshops?

    Spazzy Nurse posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've seen "private" workshops mentioned in a few posts and was wondering what the heck these are? Are they former students putting them on, through publishing companies, or what??? How long are they?...

  2. Minnesota Roll Call

    Spazzy Nurse replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the eastern burbs. I've always lived in MN and for a few years in northwestern WI. The winters get to me after a while, but do like living here. I don't have anything to compare it to. :)...

  3. 1 year vs 2 year LPN programs

    Spazzy Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had always thought that there were mostly 1 yr LPN programs until I met a few different people who got their 2 yr LPN degrees all from different schools and now it seems like there are more 2 yr...

  4. Nursing Assistant?

    Spazzy Nurse replied to xptp29a's topic in General Nursing

    Getting your CNA is the best way to kick off your nursing career, in my opinion. Good for you for doing it!! You will gain so much knowledge and many parts of your nursing clinicals will be a breeze...

  5. Update: Help?? 23yo son dx'd with brain tumor referred to Mayo

    Spazzy Nurse replied to Ashera's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I'm so sorry that things just can't be simple for you guys. I am glad that you are happy with the care you are receiving at the Mayo though. Imagine the horrible frustration if you were not....

  6. 1 year vs 2 year LPN programs

    Spazzy Nurse replied to Spazzy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's where I got my

  7. "Private" CPNE workshops?

    Spazzy Nurse replied to Spazzy Nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was just curious about these "private" workshops, not the ones put on by EC or the publishing companies. It is my understanding that they are put on by former students? I had just never heard of...

  8. Several CPNE questions

    Spazzy Nurse replied to AC439's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Re: your #4 question---- if there is something that is a tough call and you just don't know the answer to (like the question you posed) you can always ask the primary nurse what they have been doing....

  9. adn and cna

    Spazzy Nurse replied to yangkchoua's topic in General Nursing

    I have always said that a person has not really had a JOB until they have worked as a CNA. That's a job. It's such a very, very important job with skills that you will use for the rest of your life...

  10. L.P.N to R.N trough RUE?

    Spazzy Nurse replied to Anicita's topic in LPN to RN

    :yeahthat: I went with them and am sorry that I did. PM me for

  11. EC CPNE workshop

    Spazzy Nurse replied to tgb3rn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went to a workshop put on by EC prior to my CPNE and I was VERY glad that I did. I thought it was money very well spent. Like medicrnohio, it calmed my nerves. I went when I was 98% ready to do my...

  12. CPNE Failure

    Spazzy Nurse replied to Medic2RN2B's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm so sorry it was a rough weekend for you. I've been there so I understand completely. You know exactly what you did wrong and you will not do those things again. You have come so far and worked...

  13. Excelsior

    Spazzy Nurse replied to Mizzyfrufru's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ditto. I know several other people in other states who it has worked out real well for as well. Good luck!

  14. adn and cna

    Spazzy Nurse replied to yangkchoua's topic in General Nursing

    CNA = certified nursing assistant (or certified nurse's aide) ADN = associate degree in nursing I have my ADN and I am an RN. Would people who have a 2 year LPN degree also say that they have their...

  15. The College Network?

    Spazzy Nurse replied to trustar's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just remember, it was College Network who told you your courses will transfer, NOT EC. As you probably know, CN is in NO WAY affiliated with EC. EC has the final say in the matter of courses which...

  16. GRID, Mnemonics for CPNE

    Spazzy Nurse replied to resqyou35's topic in Excelsior College

    I love seeing stuff trickle down to new students! :) Just keep in mind that things may have changed since those were written. I know there have been a few changes since I did my grid and mnemonics....

  17. Good luck in Madison, Barbiedee!

    Spazzy Nurse replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    go barb!go barb!go barb! you can blow this thing out of the water, barb!! you've worked hard and you so deserve to pass! my mind will be in madison this weekend!! by the way, at the end when you...

  18. The College Network?

    Spazzy Nurse replied to trustar's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You're right--- they're not. But that is also why they work. You get a broad outline and by making it very detailed you are studying. You'll get used to them. :) Best of luck on your

  19. General Ed courses through Excelsior...

    Spazzy Nurse replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Glad I'm done and don't have to be confused about all of this. I think my CPNE prep killed off a few brain cells.

  20. I want to attend a NAP, any suggestions?

    Spazzy Nurse replied to yangkchoua's topic in General Nursing

    I got my CNA years back through a LTC facility. It was in WI, but I have seen advertisements in the Cities for similar. Maybe do some calling around to LTC

  21. chemical dependency/addictions nursing

    Spazzy Nurse replied to nursejllrn's topic in Psychiatric

    Like you, I started out as an LPN and I was working in mental health. For the last year and a half I have been doing MI/CD as an RN and it's quite a bit different than straight MI in my opinion. I...

  22. General Ed courses through Excelsior...

    Spazzy Nurse replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So the gen eds are now actual courses? They used to be content guides and an exam, like the NCs. No wonder they're so expensive. And I second the CLEP suggestion for the courses that do have CLEPs...

  23. General Ed courses through Excelsior...

    Spazzy Nurse replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow, that's too bad. They're losing out on students choosing to test with community and tech. colleges if EC's exams are that

  24. The College Network?

    Spazzy Nurse replied to trustar's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Trustar, I am so glad you decided not to go with a 3rd party. I am yet another one who made that mistake, only to end up not using the materials and using only the EC content guide. Movinup, the gen....

  25. excelsior question

    Spazzy Nurse replied to singlelife's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's not official now? They used to call that an official transcript review, where they would tell you the exact courses you need to take and then apply the money you paid for the transcript review...